Assistant Professor in Fiction Screenwriting and Directing

American University

Assistant Professor in Fiction Screenwriting and Directing

  • Institution: American University
  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Website: www.american.edu/soc
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Assistant Professor in Fiction Screenwriting and Directing

  • American University | Washington, D.C.
  • Hourglass IconJob Post Expiration: March 12, 2023
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Job TitleAssistant Professor in Fiction Screenwriting and Directing

Position TypeFull Time

Job Category Faculty

Salary Range -

Location Washington, D.C.

Application Deadline -

Contact Information

Contact Name Liz Kan

Department School of Communication

Email lizkan@american.edu

Phone US +1 (202) 885-2751

Job Description

The Film and Media Arts Division in the School of Communication at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2023. Applicants should have an MFA or PhD or an anticipated MFA or PhD completion by August 2023 in the fields of film, video, or related media. Strong preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience in fiction filmmaking, screenwriting, or directing.

Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research (which includes research, professional, and creative work). We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality scholarship in areas including fiction-film production, screenwriting, and current trends in media. Teaching specialization in screenwriting or production is preferred, though all areas will be considered. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school and university service and activities. Possible classes assigned to the position include introductory production courses, beginner to advanced screenwriting, and directing classes, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The committee will be seeking a candidate who has a minimum of 3 years professional experience in the realm of fiction filmmaking, with a preference for candidates who have teaching experience, and / or work with those underrepresented in the broader spectrum of higher education. Concentrating on the realm of fiction filmmaking, the ideal candidate would have a strong background in screenwriting and directing, though production experience will be considered a plus. The committee will be seeking a diverse applicant group in accordance with American University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Salary and benefits are competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Please submit applications via: http://apply.interfolio.com/120423. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (where possible), and copies of recent published papers or working papers. Please contact Liz Kan, Faculty Affairs Coordinator, at lizkan@american.edu if you have any questions.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit http://www.american.edu.

Established in 1993, the School of Communication offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs led by professionally active faculty who are dedicated to bringing their experiences into the classroom. Learn more about the School of Communication at http://www.american.edu/soc/ and about the Film and Media Arts Division at http://www.american.edu/soc/film/.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.

American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. To ensure the health and safety of our community, American University requires that all faculty and staff are vaccinated for Covid-19. To learn more about American University’s health and safety directives please click here: https://www.american.edu/hr/how-we-work/vaccinations.cfm.

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

American University is required to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). In accordance with the Clery Act, each year American University prepares an Annual Security Report. This report contains campus crime statistics as well as descriptions of Public Safety’s services. It is available to all applicants upon request by calling the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-2537 or the Annual Security Report is also available online.

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